| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1467579 | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study provides the composites industry and the fire engineering industry with baseline data for pyrolysis modelling of common FRP systems. All of the resins used are listed by the manufacturers as Class 1 or Class A per ASTM E 84. The composites are being evaluated in bench scale modern fire test apparatuses (FPA, ASTM E 2058 and Cone, ASTM E 1354). The minimum heat flux for proper ignition is used to compare these FRP systems according to resin type and glass content. Additional instrumentation was added to the specimens for surface and in-depth temperature measurements, which is needed for calculating thermal properties of the composites.
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Authors
Melissa B. Avila, Nicholas A. Dembsey, Charles Dore,